Radar

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.4 Translations 1.5 Derived terms

English

Etymology

Acronym from Radio Detection and Ranging.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈreɪdɑː(r)/

Noun

radar

1. A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves reflected from their surfaces

Translations

• Finnish: tutka
• Chinese: 雷達 (léidá), car: 測速裝置 (cè sù zhuāngzhì) "speed-detecting equipment"
• Swedish: radar c

Derived terms

• radar telescope
• off the radar
• under the radar
• radome

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